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Copyright 1919 



9 9 

The Rubaiyat of a 
Rum-Seller 



"We hold these truths to be self evident: 
that all men are created equal: that they are 
endowed, by their Creator, with certain inalienable 
rights; that among these are life, liberty and the 
pursuit of happiness." 

From the Declaration of Independence. 



ERNST ALTSCHUL 
1919 






Copyrighted by 

ERNST ALTSCHUL 

1919 



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"Just a Short One" 

To the few who never knew the enjoy- 
ment or pleasures.-or only knew the evil and 
curse of drinking,- or to those who use 
drink-agitation professionally, this booklet is 
of no purpose. 

But to those of my friends, in all walks 
of life, with many of whom I came person- 
ally in contaminating proximity during my 
thirty-five years of handling that vile com- 
modity, these few silly verses are dedicated. 
And, friend or foe, "Wet" or "Dry", will ack- 
nowledge that the writer's experience in 
booze-ology exceeds the one in versification. 

ERNST ALTSCHUL 



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